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The increased intraepithelial lymphocytes are likely explained by obesity; however, other causes (such as infection, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease) should be considered within the clinical context.  
The increased intraepithelial lymphocytes are likely explained by obesity; however, other causes (such as infection, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease) should be considered within the clinical context.  
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Small Bowel, Excision during Obesity Surgery:
- Small bowel wall with increased intraepithelial lymphocytes, otherwise within normal limits, see comment.
Comment:
The focal increased intraepithelial lymphocytes are favoured to be a reactive phenomenon; however, clinical correlation is suggested.
Immunostains show that the lymphocytes are predominantly T cells (CD3 >> CD20).
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Small Bowel, Excision During Gastric Bypass: 
    - Small bowel wall with increased intraepithelial lymphocytes,
      otherwise within normal limits.
Comment:
The significance of the increased intraepithelial lymphocytes is unknown. Clinical correlation is suggested.
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Small Bowel, Excision During Gastric Bypass: 
    - Small bowel wall with increased intraepithelial lymphocytes,
      otherwise within normal limits.
Comment:
The significance of the increased intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) is unknown. Causes of IELs (infection, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease) should be considered clinically.
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